Kilbride National School
Blessington, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 97 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 44 girls, 53 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10683N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Brigid’s National School, Manor Kilbride, is a Catholic primary school set on spacious grounds amid the rolling hills of west Wicklow, just two miles from the main Blessington Road. The school provides education for children from infants through to sixth class, operating a full‑day timetable that begins at 8.50 am, with infants dismissed at 1.40 pm and older pupils at 2.40 pm. Its ethos is founded on Christian values, aiming to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential and enjoy learning. The school embraces a holistic approach to education, integrating the national curriculum with a strong emphasis on well‑being, environmental stewardship and active lifestyles. It holds four Green Flags as a Green School, participates in the Active School programme, and runs initiatives such as anti‑bullying, internet safety, water safety and a new language curriculum. Regular events, including well‑being weeks, science fairs, and community‑led activities, support a vibrant, inclusive community that values partnership between home and school.
Applying to Kilbride National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Kilbride National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Kilbride National School
How many pupils attend Kilbride National School?
Kilbride National School has 97 pupils enrolled, 44 girls and 53 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilbride National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilbride National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Kilbride National School?
Kilbride National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.